Obituaries

Apr 27, 2021

On April 27, 2021, Thomas Michael Grisafe passed away at the age of 72. Born on March 8, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri to Paul Grisafe and Carmella (Millie) Messina Grisafe, Tom was an incredibly devoted husband, father, and friend. His love and personality will be missed immensely.

Mr. Grisafe earned a Bachelor's...

Apr 26, 2021

Victoria P. (Hernandez) Luttrell, 76, passed away April 26, 2021. Visitation will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, KCMO. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery, KCMO.

Vickie was born January 16, 1945 in Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her mother Ann...

Apr 23, 2021

Lawrence "Larry" Dale Arthur, 93, passed away on April 23, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. followed by Visitation from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 26, at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church, 4737 N. Cleveland Ave., Kansas City, MO 64117. Family and friends will gather on...

Apr 21, 2021

Catherine A. Tristanio, a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 21, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was 93. Visitation will be 12:00-1:45 p.m. Friday, May 14 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Avenue, Kansas City, MO, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m. Private burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery,...

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. Toan Dao, 72, passed away April 21, 2021. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Funeral Mass will be 9 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Gladstone, MO, followed by burial at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Apr 19, 2021

John Nam Nguyen, 29, passed away April 19, 2021. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 24, and 4-8 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131,...

Apr 17, 2021

Josephine K. Miller (Moley) Lipari, 96, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, which would have also been her 76th wedding anniversary.  She was surrounded by her family in her home at The Atriums.  A private family service was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church followed by burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Raytown, MO. In lieu of...

Apr 13, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Campobasso, 99, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021. He was entombed at Mount Olivet Mausoleum in Raytown, Missouri following a private family service.

Tony was born March 5, 1922 to Ignazio and Antonia (Navarra) Campobasso in Kansas City's Northeast neighborhood. He grew up in that area, graduating from Northeast High...

Apr 8, 2021

Jose Angel Montes, 64, passed away April 8, 2021. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124.

Jose was born in Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico on May 16, 1956, to the late Gregorio and Isabel Montes. With his...

Apr 8, 2021

Carmela Marie (Daleo) Badalucco, 94, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2021.

Carmela was born January 14, 1927 in Kansas City, MO, and grew up in the Northeast area. Her mother, Anna Marie (Benanti) Daleo, died when Carmela was two years old. She was raised by her beloved father, Sam Daleo, and loving...

Apr 6, 2021

Daniel Robert Dykstra, 75, of Parkville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021, surrounded by his wife Clarine, and three children Bobby, Matt and Julie. Dan was a husband, father, brother, and treasured friend to all who knew him.

Dan was born in Kirkwood, Missouri, on December 23, 1945, and graduated from...

Apr 4, 2021

Joanne Marie (Cutrera) Giambrone, 73, passed away peacefully at her home on April 4, 2021.

Joanne was born September 17, 1947 in Kansas City, MO, and graduated from Northeast High School. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel C. Scardino, her parents Joseph and Dorothy Cutrera, and granddaughter Francesca L. Scardino....

Apr 4, 2021

Mr. Be Van Duong, 79, passed away April 4, 2021. Visitation & Prayer will be 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 10; and 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday, April 11, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation. Masks and social distancing are required for the services.

Apr 3, 2021

Matthew Anthony Pisciotta, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 3, 2021. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. followed by Visitation 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 8 at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, KCMO. Family & Friends will gather on Friday, April 9 at St. John LaLande Catholic Church, Blue Springs, MO,...

Mar 31, 2021

Raymond Charles Zapien, 55, passed away peacefully March 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, KCMO. Cremation will follow the services. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested in Raymond's name to the...

Mar 31, 2021

Carlo LaBella, 98, passed away March 31, 2021. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Independence, MO. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Mausoleum. Masks and social distancing are required for the services.

Carlo was born in Kansas City,...

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. Loc Nguyen, 91, passed away March 31, 2021. The Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, followed by cremation.

Mar 30, 2021

Clementina Ibrahimu, age 60, passed away March 30, 2021. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10 at the Milestone Center, KCMO, followed by burial at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO.

Mar 27, 2021

Joseph C. Accurso, 95, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in the Northeast area of Kansas City, graduating from Paseo High School and attended Kansas City University (UMKC).  He married the love of his life, Augustine (Rinella) Accurso, 72 years ago and they lived out their...

Mar 26, 2021

Last Friday March 26, 2021, my dad told the staff at Providence Place that today was his 'day' and he died before the day ended after a hard-fought two and a half year battle with kidney disease.

For 91 years Leo was a resident of Kansas City, Kansas.  He was a 1948 graduate...